adj

frisky

FRIHS-kee

Frisky (adj) means Full of energy and playfulness. Example: “The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room.”

adj

Full of energy and playfulness.

"The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room."

Informally, sexually excited or flirtatious.

"He got a bit frisky after a couple of drinks."

How to use frisky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlayful and lively, or (informally) amorous.

Common pairings

feeling frisky a frisky puppy

friskier comparative, friskiest superlative

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What does “frisky” mean?

The word “frisky” means full of energy and playfulness. In plain terms, playful and lively, or (informally) amorous.

How do you pronounce “frisky”?

“Frisky” is pronounced FRIHS-kee (/ˈfɹɪski/ in IPA).

How do you use “frisky” in a sentence?

Here is “frisky” used in a sentence: “The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room.”

What part of speech is “frisky”?

“Frisky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “frisky” have?

“Frisky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of energy and playfulness.